Goblin (also Back to the Goblin, New Goblin/Goblin Rebirth, the Goblin Keys and Simonetti's Goblin) is an Italianprogressive rock band known for their soundtrack work. They frequently collaborate with Dario Argento, most notably creating soundtracks for Profondo Rosso in 1975 and Suspiria
in 1977. CD re-releases of their soundtracks have performed well,
especially in Germany and Japan. Goblin returned with a series of live
concerts in Europe in 2009 and in North America in 2013.
Initially named Cherry Five, the band has been influenced by Genesis and King Crimson. Their early work spawned one eponymousprogressive rock record, and they were then called in to compose the soundtrack for Profondo Rosso. The band changed their name to Goblin, rewriting most of the score, originally written by Giorgio Gaslini including the famous main theme. The 1975 soundtrack album was a huge hit.[where?] After a reshuffle in their line-up, and they put out an instrumental progressive rock album Roller, before working with Argento again for 1977's Suspiria. Other film soundtracks and a concept album (Il Fantastico Viaggio Del Bagarozzo Mark) followed, then the score for the European version of George A. Romero's 1978 Dawn of the Dead. Tracks 1, 2 and 5 from the European version are also in the American version of the album.
Despite their success, membership continued to be a revolving door,
and the band also struggled to maintain their credibility. The remaining
members continued to work on further soundtracks, and there was a
partial reunification for Argento's Tenebrae
(1982) (although each member of the band was credited separately, not
as Goblin). The last collaboration with the director took place in 2000,
with the film Non ho sonno (Sleepless).

Timothy Pure biography
American progressive rock band from Georgia has made 3 albums so far,
two of them are concept albums. With a lush songwriting approach and a
conceptual and highly symbolic perspective on lyrics, the band excels in
building up structures of emotional richness that allow for an
uninterrupted storyline immersed in drama and sharp social analysis.
Their music is a mixture of sweet atmospheres and fine prog passages.
Certainly influenced by PINK FLOYD, they manage to produce a typical
dark and melodic sound with very strong lyrics.

"Blood Of The
Berry" is a concept album that tells a story of love and sacrifice. The
music features light and dark musical tones and flows which is what
makes this American band so good. The last album "The Island Of The
Misfit Toys" (2000) is something more than a prog album: music and words
seem to tell us a story you never would be over. This album describes
the problems and nightmares children and adolescents deal with nowadays
(mainly because of war or child abuse). Matthew Still has a beautiful
and emotional voice, the instruments are played in a very subtle way and
the production is high standard. Fans of bombastic or overly complex
music would be advised to look elsewhere. This is very emotional music
which should appeal to fans of concept albums. A must!